Hanger device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hangers lack multifunctionality, such as air circulation, steam supply, and air purification, which limits their ability to efficiently dry clothes and improve indoor air quality, while also failing to adjust to varying humidity levels and item sizes.
Innovation Solution
A hanger device with a suction unit, fan module, filtering module, steam supply device, and adjustable hanging unit, which circulates indoor air, supplies steam, and adjusts to item size and humidity, incorporating a camera and gyro sensor for automatic operation optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional hanger is used, then it can hang clothes, but it cannot efficiently dry clothes or improve indoor air quality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (hanging, drying, air circulation, steam supply, air purification) into a single integrated device. The hanger device merges the support structure with a fan module for air circulation, a steam supply device for wrinkle removal, and a filtering module for air purification, allowing one device to perform multiple tasks that previously required separate items
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger device is designed as a universal device that can perform multiple functions: hanging clothes, circulating air to dry clothes, supplying steam for wrinkle removal, and purifying indoor air. The support structure serves both as a mechanical hanger and as a framework for mounting the fan module, steam supply device, and filtering module, achieving multi-functionality without proportionally increasing complexity
2Productivity
If air circulation is added to dry clothes, then drying efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fan module is integrated directly into the hanger device structure, combining the air circulation function with the hanging function. The fan module works together with the support structure to create air flow that passes over the hung clothes, enabling efficient drying without requiring a separate drying device
Solution Approach 2:
The air circulation system is designed to automatically dry clothes as they hang, without requiring separate drying equipment or manual intervention. The fan module continuously circulates air through the vicinity of the clothes, and the support structure is designed to facilitate this self-drying process
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a filtering module is added to purify air, then air quality improves, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filtering module is merged with the existing hanger device structure, combining air purification functionality with the hanging and drying functions. The filtering module processes air that circulates through the device, purifying indoor air without requiring a separate air purifier
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger device becomes a universal device that simultaneously hangs clothes, dries them through air circulation, and purifies the surrounding air. The filtering module contributes to the overall multi-functionality by adding air purification to the existing hanging and drying capabilities
4Adaptability or versatility
If the hanging unit is made adjustable to fit different item sizes, then versatility improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed with adjustable components that allow the hanging unit to adapt to different item sizes and weights. The adjustability is achieved through dynamic elements within the support structure that can be modified without requiring complete redesign or additional complex mechanisms
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device efficiently dries clothes by circulating air, purifies indoor air, controls humidity, straightens wrinkles with steam, and adjusts to item size, enhancing user convenience and air quality through automated operation.
Implementation Method 1
a main body 110 forming an external shape, a fan module 15a provided inside the main body 110, a filtering module 60 for removing foreign substances contained in the air sucked in by the fan module 15a
Implementation Method 2
a steam supply device for supplying steam into the guide passage. The steam supply device may include a steam generator
Implementation Method 3
at least one of a heater for heating the air that has passed through the dust filter
Implementation Method 4
a dehumidifying filter for absorbing moisture contained in the air that has passed through the dust filter
Data Source
AI summary
A hanger device of the present disclosure may comprise a body having at least one opening to allow air to be pulled into the body and at least one discharge port to allow pulled air to be pushed out of the body. A fan module provided inside the body, and a filtering module is disposed over the fan module. A hanging unit extends from a bottom surface of the body. The filtering module may include a dehumidifying filter for absorbing moisture contained in the air drawn in by the fan module; and a shielding plate configured to move in a horizontal direction over an upper surface of the dehumidifying filter to shield at least part of the dehumidifying filter.